Swanson's Center For Youth/Ccs, Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Swanson's Center For Youth/Ccs, Inc.:

I was the licensed therapist in the Mental Health Treatment Unit (MHTU) Program at an all male juvenile jail. My company, CCS, Inc., contracted to place behavioral health and medical professionals in the facility. I worked closely with MHTU captain to ensure best practices within an incarceration setting. I conducted individual therapy sessions and led group therapy sessions. I was responsible for scheduling various therapeutic sessions with other clinicians. I directed weekly treatment team meetings comprising of clinicians, State of Louisiana OJJ staff, and incarcerated youths and acted a daily liaison between the State of Louisiana organization (OJJ) and CCS. I was an active participant in CCS team meetings and consulted with OJJ management concerning best practices. I performed initial intakes, including initial Behavioral Health Evaluations. This included evaluation state of mind on new inmates, particularly whether they were suicidal and/or ready for incarceration. If they were determined to be unable to adjust to incarceration initially or were suicidal, they were placed in special conditions situation. I was responsible for monitoring their progress and administering treatment. I conducted many suicidal ideation assessments, and placed many inmates on on suicide watch, maintained watch, and discharged watch as needed. I was responsible for the inmates housed in MHTU and conducted individual and group sessions in the unit. I specialized in trauma-focused therapy and PTSD interventions. Sometimes, these sessions were conducted in a special conditions area with OJJ staff on guard. I worked closely with the psychiatrist, the psychologist, and the medical staff to ensure best practices. I acted as on-call Mental Health Professional and answered call in the middle of the night for many suicide watches and after hours transports.

What they like about Swanson's Center For Youth/Ccs, Inc.:

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Management, Therapist, Counselor, Instructor, Mentor, Administrator, Coach, Educator, Teacher, Supervisor, Licensed Mental Health Professional, Licensed Professional Counselor, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist, Associate Dean, Vice Provost, Assistant Dean, Transformational Leader, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Planning, Training/Development, Public Relations, Student Relations, Technical Writing, Communication, Policy Development, Customer Service, Program Evaluation, Process Improvement, Team Builder, Employee Engagement, Diversity, Team Player, Event Planning

Skills

Work culture analysis, Team Leadership, Oral and written skills, Mentoring, Trainer, Marriage and Family Therapist, Administrator, Problem solving, Workplace coach, Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Communicator, Consulting, Process Improvement

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